Labour councillor, Shakil Ahmed's son, Waheed Ahmed (21), was arrested along with eight family members for heading into Syria. It has been said that Waheed Ahmed's radical beliefs grew increasingly in recent months.
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13th Feb 2026 | Updated at 03:07pm 13th Feb 2026
BREAKING THE ICE: How British Asians are claiming space in skiing
Skiing has long been seen as an elite, overwhelmingly white sport, one where British Asian faces are still relatively rare. But that picture is slowly beginning to change, as more people from Asian backgrounds discover snow sports later in life...
OPEN IFTAR - How shared meals are building hope and belonging across Britain
As the sun sets and the call to break the fast draws near, long tables fill with strangers who, within moments, become something closer to friends.
India clinches major trade victory in US deal
India and the United States formalised a landmark interim trade framework, signaling a self-confident nation’s deeper integration into the global economy.
Cambridge revives historic India ties with new centre, scholarships and sport
The University of Cambridge has announced a wide-ranging set of new initiatives across research, technology, education, philanthropy and sport during a high-level visit to India, renewing and strengthening a relationship that spans more than...
Vibrant Republic Day celebrations in Nairobi
- 04 Feb 2026
The High Commission of India in Nairobi hosted a vibrant ceremony to mark India’s 77th Republic Day, attended by senior Kenyan officials, diplomats, business leaders, and the Indian diaspora.The National Day Reception at India House was graced...
Johannesburg's BAPS temple unveils Nilkanth Varni statue
- 07 Jan 2026
A 42-foot bronze statue of Nilkanth Varni, the 18th-century yogi, was unveiled at the BAPS temple in Johannesburg, South Africa. This statue, the tallest bronze figure in the country, also ranks as the fourth-tallest in Africa, alongside Nigeria’s...
A group of Australian researchers have warned that Paracetamol are futile for back pain and osteoarthritis, despite being a recommended treatment.
A gang of men, including one from Oldham, will appear at Manchester Crown Court next month charged with money laundering.
A Muslim organisation which claims to combat anti-Muslim bigotry has hit back at allegations of extremism.
A mother has criticised a judge’s decision to cut the minimum sentence to be served by the woman who stabbed her son to death.
The festivals of Swaminarayan Jayanti and Rama Navmi were joyously celebrated with a variety of devotional activities on Saturday 28 March 2015 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London.
Bollywood at Madame Tussauds London is celebrating its 15th anniversary, and to mark the occasion the attraction has created a new setting for its Indian film stars, officially opened when actress Katrina Kaif revealed her brand new wax figure.
A Muslim scholar has visited Leicester to discuss and share ideas about how to address extremism.
Following the resignation of Conservative Councillor Mark Reen, a by-election has been called for Northfield ward, Ealing on Thursday, 7 May.
Teachers should ignore rules on promoting "fundamental British values", a teachers' union conference has heard.
